Chopping Mall (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1986, Chopping Mall is a horror and science fiction film directed by Jim Wynorski, running about 77 minutes. “Where shopping costs you an arm and a leg!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of teenagers that work at the mall all get together for a late night party in one of the stores. When the mall goes on lock down before they can get out, the robot security system activates after a malfunction and goes on a killing spree. One by one the three bots try to rid the mall of the “intruders.” The only weapons the kids can use are the supplies in other stores, or if they can make it till morning when the mall opens back up.
Who’s in it. Chopping Mall stars Tony O'Dell as Ferdy Meisel, Kelli Maroney as Alison Parks, Russell Todd as Rick Stanton and Karrie Emerson as Linda Stanton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Chopping Mall has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chopping Mall page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chopping Mall tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chopping Mall (1986)?
- In US, Chopping Mall is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chopping Mall worth watching?
- Chopping Mall holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chopping Mall?
- Chopping Mall stars Tony O'Dell, Kelli Maroney, Russell Todd, Karrie Emerson and Barbara Crampton.
- When was Chopping Mall released?
- Chopping Mall was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.